Celebrating the life of
Wray Potter Kessel
Passed away on October 10, 2008
Wray Potter Kessel died Friday, October 10, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and was retired from Union Camp Corporation. Mrs. Kessel was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was active in the choir. She was a former communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was active in the Kairos Prison Ministry and was formerly the secretary of the Georgia Chapter. She was one of the founding members of the Little Theatre of Savannah. She was a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1976 and was also a member of the planning committee for the Pape School 100th year anniversary celebration.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Dick and Billy Potter.
Mrs. Kessel is survived by her husband, Walt Kessel, of Savannah, one niece and her husband, Pott and Hugh Nash, of Nashville, TN, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Hugh Nash, III, Sarah Nash, Will Nash, and Catherine O'Rear and numerous great-grand-nieces and nephews.
Visiation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 noon, Monday, October 13, 2008 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be made to the Kairos Prison Ministry, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, or the Savannah Diocese Cursillo Movement.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Brother Walt, I am so sorry for your loss and our loss. I thank God for having had the opportunity to have known miss Wray. Without question, Wray has joined the Saints Triumphant and she will live in the house of the Lord forever. I will continue to pray for the happy repose of her soul and I will pray for you in the coming days that the Spirit of the living God will comfort you and grant you peace. YBIC, John Struzick
- John Struzick, Valdosta, GA
Dear Walt, Sorry to hear of your loss. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Rosemary and I leave for Lourdes on the 15th and we will offer a prayer for Wray and you. God bless, Deacon John
- Deacon John DeWolfe, Hilton Head Island, SC
Dear Walt, Please accept the sincere condolences of the Autry State Prison Kairos Community. We appreciate the years of faithful service Wray lovingly rendered to the Ministry. Blessings on you and all family. Bob Hodges Advisory Council Chairman
- Bob Hodges, Pelham, GA
Walt, as mentioned in my previous e-mail, I am sorry to hear about Wray's passing but as you know,she is with the Lord in eternal and complete happiness. No more suffering, no more vertigo, no more trials or worries. I'm sure you've received many other condolescences but always remember, when lonely days come,that Wray is spiritually with you and will be with you in your memories of her. Now and forever, Wray can touch the face of Jesus whenever she wants to. You will continue to be in my prayers. Deacon Joe Claroni
- Deacon Joe Claroni, Vidalia, GA
Dear Walt, Nancy Gerard has told me of Wray's death, and I wanted to extend my condolences. Wray's dedication to The Little Theatre for 58 years was legendary. Her devotion to it will be much missed. Please accept my sympathy. Bob Jones
- C. Robert Jones, MARS HILL, NC
Walt,I am so sorry for lost. Wray was everything you could ever want in a perfect wife.May God Bless You.
- Rita Williams, Savannah, GA
Dear Walt, Please accept my condolences in the wake of Wray's passing. She was very encouraging and supportive of me and I will always remember her fondly. May God bless you and give you strength as He leads her home.
- Ernest Williams, New York, NY
Walt, I'm very sorry.
- Russ Fredrich, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy and prayers.
- Jim and Lorraine Jeter, Kairos Outside, Marietta, GA
Dear Walt, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lane and Winston Willis
- Lane and Winston Willis, Savannah, GA
Dear Walt, Thank you for sharing your wife with us all these years. She was a great lady who relied on you to get her there. We will miss her.
- Jeanne Willis, Savannah, GA
Brother Walt, I am so sorry for your loss and our loss. I thank God for having had the opportunity to have known miss Wray. Without question, Wray has joined the Saints Triumphant and she will live in the house of the Lord forever. I will continue to pray for the happy repose of her soul and I will pray for you in the coming days that the Spirit of the living God will comfort you and grant you peace. YBIC, John Struzick
- John Struzick, Valdosta, GA
Dear Walt, Sorry to hear of your loss. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Rosemary and I leave for Lourdes on the 15th and we will offer a prayer for Wray and you. God bless, Deacon John
- Deacon John DeWolfe, Hilton Head Island, SC
Dear Walt, Please accept the sincere condolences of the Autry State Prison Kairos Community. We appreciate the years of faithful service Wray lovingly rendered to the Ministry. Blessings on you and all family. Bob Hodges Advisory Council Chairman
- Bob Hodges, Pelham, GA
Walt, as mentioned in my previous e-mail, I am sorry to hear about Wray's passing but as you know,she is with the Lord in eternal and complete happiness. No more suffering, no more vertigo, no more trials or worries. I'm sure you've received many other condolescences but always remember, when lonely days come,that Wray is spiritually with you and will be with you in your memories of her. Now and forever, Wray can touch the face of Jesus whenever she wants to. You will continue to be in my prayers. Deacon Joe Claroni
- Deacon Joe Claroni, Vidalia, GA
Dear Walt, Nancy Gerard has told me of Wray's death, and I wanted to extend my condolences. Wray's dedication to The Little Theatre for 58 years was legendary. Her devotion to it will be much missed. Please accept my sympathy. Bob Jones
- C. Robert Jones, MARS HILL, NC
Walt,I am so sorry for lost. Wray was everything you could ever want in a perfect wife.May God Bless You.
- Rita Williams, Savannah, GA
Dear Walt, Please accept my condolences in the wake of Wray's passing. She was very encouraging and supportive of me and I will always remember her fondly. May God bless you and give you strength as He leads her home.
- Ernest Williams, New York, NY
Walt, I'm very sorry.
- Russ Fredrich, Savannah, GA
With deepest sympathy and prayers.
- Jim and Lorraine Jeter, Kairos Outside, Marietta, GA
Dear Walt, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lane and Winston Willis
- Lane and Winston Willis, Savannah, GA
Dear Walt, Thank you for sharing your wife with us all these years. She was a great lady who relied on you to get her there. We will miss her.
- Jeanne Willis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
